Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
