Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
