Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
