Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot 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 post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
