Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.