Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
