Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
