Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
