Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point 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 become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
