Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
