Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place 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 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
