Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
