Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD 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 scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.