Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
