Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks 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 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
