Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
