Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, 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 answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.