Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.