Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
