Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 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, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
