Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
