Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
