Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
