Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
