Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
