Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but 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 sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
