Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
