Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through 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 one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
