Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
