Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
