Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race 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
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.