Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors 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 returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
