Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
