Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
