Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching 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, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
