Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
