Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 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 play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving 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 two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
