Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
