Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including 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 broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to 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 Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced 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 Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
