Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming 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 two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
