Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
