Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
