Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, 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 berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back 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 extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
