Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
