Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 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, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
