Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
