Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
