Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
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 become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered 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 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
