Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.