Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
