Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
