Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, 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, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
