Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
