Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
