Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
