Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead 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 converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.