Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
