Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
