Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
