Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot 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 win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
