Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
