Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.