Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
