Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
