Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.