Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
