Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
