Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 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 play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
