Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
