Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
