Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon 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 Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
