Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching 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 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
