Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering 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 two-year 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 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
