Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime 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, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
