Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
