Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.