Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
