Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
