Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
