Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.