Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting 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 defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh 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 Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
