Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.