Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
