Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.