Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
