Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.