Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
