Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered 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 fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
