Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
