Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
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 another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
