Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
