Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
