Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
