Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by 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 Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.