Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
