Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
