Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
