Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from 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 become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
