Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
