Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
