Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
