Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
