Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned 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 Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
