Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time 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 initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
