Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
