Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
