Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
