Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
