Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.