Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
