Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
