Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
