Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
