Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
