Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
