Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion 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 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
