Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
