Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
