Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
