Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
