Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
