Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
