Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
