Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
