Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
