Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
