Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
