Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.