Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
