Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with 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 set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
