Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
