Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in 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 scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
