Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
