Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.