Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by 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 comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
