Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
