Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
