Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
