Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
