Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD 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 touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
