Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.