Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.