Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.