Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
