Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league 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 game.
