Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
