Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam 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 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
