Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
