Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.