Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
