Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
