Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
