Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
