Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made 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 NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
