Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
