Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
