Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
