Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.