Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.