Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
