Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
