Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended 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 two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
