Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.