Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
