Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout 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 scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
