Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
