Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.