Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead 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 first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
