Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
