Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
