Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching 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, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
