Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
