Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.