Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
