Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
