Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
