Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
