Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
