Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
