Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
