Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play 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 setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
