Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
