Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
