Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place 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, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
