Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
