Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found 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, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
