Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
