Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
