Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
