Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
