Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
