Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
