Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
