Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
