Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
