Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
