Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.