Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
