Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
