Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
