Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.