Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.