Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
