Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
