Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed 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 end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
