Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
