Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
