Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, 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 successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
