Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
