Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle 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 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
