Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.