Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
