Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
