Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by 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 ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
