Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.