Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
