Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks 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 Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
