Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.