Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
