Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
