Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
