Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, 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 Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
