Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
