Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
