Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
