Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
