Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.