Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score 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 scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
