Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time 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 Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
