Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
