Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
