Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
