Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial 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 Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
