Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
