Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
