Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first 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 extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
