Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
