Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
