Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
