Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
