Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
