Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.