Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
