Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
