Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
