Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
