Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
