Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
