Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.