Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
