Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed 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 converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
