Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
