Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
