Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
