Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
