Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
