Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
