Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
