Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
