Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 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 Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
