Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
