Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
