Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, 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, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason 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 fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
