Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
