Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
