Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
