Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD 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 long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
