Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback 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 final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
