Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles 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 result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided 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 an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
