Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
