Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
