Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
