Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
