Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
