Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
