Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
