Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving 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 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.