Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
