Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
