Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.