Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
