Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through 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 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 Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
