Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
