Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place 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 number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
