Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
