Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back 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 Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
