Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
