Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead 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 converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
