Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.