Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback 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 fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found 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 overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
