Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.