Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
