Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.