Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged 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 fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
