Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
