Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
