Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon 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.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
