Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
