Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
