Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
