Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
