Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.