Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
