Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.