Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.