Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
