Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight 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 two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
