Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
