Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
