Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
