Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight 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 two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
