Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
