Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.