Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
