Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three 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 picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
