Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.