Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made 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.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown 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 provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
