Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.