Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
