Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
