Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
