Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller 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 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
