Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
