Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
