Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
