Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving 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, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
