Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back 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 final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
