Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
