Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
