Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick 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 Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
