Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
