Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
