Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.