Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.