Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
