Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
