Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, 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 standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
