Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.