Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
