Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
