Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
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 fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
