Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.