Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight 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 two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
