Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
