Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
