Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.