Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
