Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
