Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
