Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
