Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
