Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.