Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
