Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead 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.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
