Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
