Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
