Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
