Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
