Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
