Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
