Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
