Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
