Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
