Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
