Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, 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 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.