Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
