Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
