Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
