Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided 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 forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
