Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
