Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
