Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
