Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 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 postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 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.
