Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw 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 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
