Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
