Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, 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 Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest 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 conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.