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 remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through 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 score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
