Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
