Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
