Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
