Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.