Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
