Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, 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 two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.