Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
