Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.