Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
