Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
