Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed 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 place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
