Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
