Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.