Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.