Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker 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 short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
