Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
