Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
