Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
