Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
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 result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
