Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
