Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up 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 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 Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
