Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
