Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
