Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
