Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
