Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
