Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
