Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope 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 TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
