Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
