Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
