Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
