Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up 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 Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
