Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
