Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason 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 Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
