Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first 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 Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
