Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.