Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
