Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
