Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
