Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
