Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
