Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.