Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, 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 converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
