Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
