Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
