Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
