Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
