Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.