Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
