Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
