Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
