Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, 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 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
