Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
