Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
