Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
