Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
