Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.