Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
