Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
