Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
