Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
