Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.