Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
