Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
