Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
