Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
