Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
