Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
