Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
