Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial 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, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
