Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing 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 playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 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.
