Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
