Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
