Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back 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 Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.