Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
