Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
