Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
