Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
