Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
