Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, 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, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- 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.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
