Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
