Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
