Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered 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 half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
