Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
