Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
