Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
