Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
