Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
