Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
