Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
