Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
