Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
