Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
