Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.