Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
