Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
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 two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
