Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
