Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
