Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth 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 twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
