Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
