Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
