Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
