Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
