Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
