Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
