Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
