Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
