Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
