Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
