Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
