Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching 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, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
