Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
