Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, 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 sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
