Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
