Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
