Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
