Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
