Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
