Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
