Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming 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 Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
