Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
