Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
