Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
