Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
