Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
