Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
