Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
