Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
