Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
