Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
