Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
