Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
