Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
