Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
