Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
